First Affirmative Speaker Template

INTRODUCTION. Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. My name is

__________________________ and I will be speaking for the topic:

DEFINITION We define the topic as (Explain what the topic means. Define the key or

important words in the topic. Use a dictionary to help you. You should make sure that

the topic is clearly explained in a sentence or two.)

We the affirmative team believe that this statement is true.

ARGUMENTS: I am going to discuss .... points

My first point is (Write down your first point/argument.)

This is because/the reason for this is (Explain the reason that supports your point.)

Now to my second point (Write down your second point.)

This is because (Write down a reason that supports and explains your second

point/argument.)

If you have some more points, continue to list them.

ENDING: So, Ladies and Gentlemen, in conclusion (Finish you debate with a sentence

that sums up what your team believes. You can use humor or a quote or you may say

‘thank you’ to finish.)